Thrive, sustain and grow
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We're leading the way in driving sustainable growth across the whole of Surrey, supporting businesses to start, grow, and thrive, upskilling our workforce and developing infrastructure in our communities – positioning Surrey as one of the UK's leading regional economies while ensuring No One is Left Behind.
We're home to 110,000 businesses which contribute £50 billion a year to the UK economy. We have a highly-skilled workforce, respected educational and research institutions, an enviable location, and world-leading sectors – including creative, cybersecurity, gaming, and health - who we're proud to champion and support.
There is a clear role for local government in addressing some of the barriers to growth. There are challenges in starting a business, ensuring we have the right economic infrastructure to drive growth, and positioning our residents to be able to take up the incredible employment opportunities that our businesses offer.
As government looks to drive growth across the UK and devolve more powers to regions, we are positioning ourselves to ensure that Surrey is a major part of that story – working with partners and especially our businesses to make the most of new and emerging opportunities to drive regional growth." - Dawn Redpath (Director - Economy & Growth)
Roles available
Head of Economy and Growth Operations - £79,260 per annum
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven individual for the role of Head of Economy and Growth Operations. This key leadership position focuses on driving operational excellence and supporting Surrey's economic growth. You will lead a high-performing team, manage resources effectively, and oversee various economic initiatives, including the Careers Hub and Growth Hub services. The role requires strong leadership, experience in managing large teams and budgets, and the ability to develop successful business relationships. A degree or equivalent professional qualification is essential.
Technology Adoption Specialist - £62,750 per annum
Seeking four experienced and dynamic Technology Adoption Specialists to support the innovative Made Smarter Adoption programme. These roles will drive strategic initiatives to enhance economic growth and foster business innovation through collaborative partnerships. As a Technology Adoption Specialist, you will support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in adopting Industrial Digital Technologies (IDTs) and act as the main point of contact for customers. You will be part of a remote team, delivering ambitious targets to support business growth across the South East network.
Organisation and Workforce Development Advisor - £54,533 per annum
We are looking to hire three experienced and dynamic Organisation and Workforce Development Advisors to support the Made Smarter Adoption programme. These roles focus on enhancing economic growth and fostering innovation in businesses across the South East. As an advisor, you will deliver organisational and workforce development support to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), helping them adopt Industrial Digital Technologies (IDTs) to transform their businesses. You will be part of a remote team, including Technology Adoption Specialists (TAS), working to deliver ambitious targets and support business growth across the South East network.
Strategic Programme Manager - £72,108 per annum
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Strategic Programme Manager to lead the innovative Made Smarter Adoption programme across the South East region. This pivotal role, funded by the Department of Business and Trade, focuses on enhancing economic growth and fostering business innovation through collaborative partnerships. You will lead a team of up to 10 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), delivering ambitious targets and supporting manufacturing Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in line with the Regional Delivery Plan. The role requires senior-level partnership management, experience with remote teams, and a strong understanding of the business support ecosystem.
